An authentic Kindjal Bebut model 1907/1909 dated 1915, this regulation short sword of the Russian Empire is a remarkable historical piece from World War I.
Designed for artillery units and machine gun sections of the Imperial Russian army, the Bebut gradually replaced the shashkas, which were deemed too cumbersome.
Its double-edged curved blade, inspired by Caucasian daggers, offers an elegant and distinctive profile. Used until the Russian Revolution of 1917, the Kindjal Bebut is today considered one of the iconic weapons of Tsar Nicholas II's imperial army.
- Country of origin: Russian Empire.
- Model: Kindjal Bebut 1907/1909.
- Date: 1915.
- Type: Short sword.
- Blade: Curved, double-edged steel.
- Overall length: 59 cm. (excluding scabbard).
- Blade length: 43.5 cm.
- Mounting: Wooden grip plates.
- Scabbard: Present, original.
- Historical use: Artillery and machine gun units of the Imperial Russian army.
- Period of service: 1907-1917.
An emblematic piece of the Imperial Russian army.
Adopted in 1907, the Kindjal Bebut was specially designed to equip artillerymen and machine gunners, requiring a more compact weapon than traditional sabers. Its design is directly inspired by Caucasian daggers and reflects the oriental influences present in Russian weaponry at the beginning of the 20th century.
Today, authentic examples dated from the Great War with their original scabbard are particularly sought after by collectors specializing in Russian militaria, antique weapons, and World War I memorabilia.
